Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in OsteopathyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to name and clarify the structures and function of the spine and thorax regionally and segmentally. They can describe and observe active movement and palpate the normal passive movement of the spine. Students evaluate the function of the spinal segments manually and utilize this information in osteopathic treatment. Students are able to explain the development of the back as swell as the effects of most common pathological changes and deformities on movement.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries
Students recognize most common sport injuries. Students know risk factors, injury mechanisms and treatment options available, both conservative and surgical.

Content

Structures of the spine: innervation, vascularisation, myofascial structures and spinal cord and meninges
Normal movement of the spine, coupled movement
Structures of the chest, respiration and basics of the lymphatic system
Autonomic nervous system
Structure and function of the temporomandibular joint
Biotensegrity

Structures of the spine: innervation, vascularisation, myofascial structures and spinal cord and meninges
Normal movement of the spine, coupled movement
Structures of the chest, respiration and basics of the lymphatic system
Autonomic nervous system
Structure and function of the temporomandibular joint
Biotensegrity

Qualifications

Human anatomy 1-2 learning outcomes, Osteopathic history knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 70 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts expertly.
Students identify and describe anatomical structures and discover connections between structure and function.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 90 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts for example when answering essay questions.
Students identify anatomical structures and explain their function by analysing connections between structure and function

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Management of the foreign terminology is at least 50 % of what is demanded.
Students use foreign professional concepts systematically.
Students identify anatomical structures and repeat their meaning.